Couponers have stockpiles. Costco shoppers usually have stockpiles too but they probably paid more per unit than a couponer may have. In my classes, I tell students to keep their stockpile to a 3-4 month supply.

My cousin shared this flyer with me and I wanted to share it with you all. Though the products may not be exactly what you use in your household, you get the idea. This shows a suggested supply for a two people. If you've got a family of 4 or 5 just multiply the quantities. To have a 3 month supply, you would multiply again by 12 weeks.

The one thing my cousin mentioned that I didn't think about was pets. What about pet food? I have two Rottweilers, a Lhasa Apso, and 2 birds. Thankfully, with couponing, I always have enough food for them. But do think about your pets and how you would sustain them too? You can go here to learn more about pet safety when disaster strikes.

Based on these suggested figures, do you have enough in your household to survive the next hurricane, tsunami or earthquake?